Annie May Deachman was a patient at the Wiseman Private Hospital, Perth
Nellie was born about 1872; died about 1964, in Lanark (Lanark Village Cemetery). (see Obituary below).
John H. Deachman #2 was born about 1866; died about 1942, in Lanark (Lanark Village Cemetery)
Residing in Lanark in 1911, 1917, 1932 & 1935.
OBITUARY MRS JOHN DEACHMAN #2
MRS. JOHN DEACHMAN DIES IN 93rd YEAR
Another link in the historian chain of Lanark citizens has been broken in the passing of
Mrs. John Deachman, a life-long resident of this community, who died in the G. W. M. Hospital, Perth, on Sunday, January 26'th. She was in her 93rd year.
Funeral services were held on Wednesday afternoon, January 29, from the Young Funeral Home to St. Andrew's United Church, where a host of relatives and friends gathered to pay their respects and express their sympathy, Rev. A. McKinley Rose officiated, and paid tribute to the deceased's faithful services to the church and its organizations. Interment was in the Lanark Village cemetery vault, for burial in the spring in the family plot.
Pallbearers were Charles H. Woods, Edward Rodger, Stanley Rodger, L. C. Affleck, and Cliff Ballantyne.
Her warm and friendly disposition throughout the long tenure of her residence was evidenced
by the many floral tributes, and contributions of memorial gifts. In the passing of Mrs.
Deachman from our midst, this octogenarian will be greatly missed for her knowledge of the
community's historial facts, which were her greatest pleasure to relate.
Born in Lanark township on the farm now occupied by Mr. Charles M. Woods on the Rosetta Road,
on May 1st, 1871, Mrs Deachman was the former Nellie Woods, the daughter of the late
Charles Woods and Mary Ann Ireton. She was married January 13th, 1891, to John Deachman by Rev. James Wilson, the first resident minister of St. Andrew's Church. For a number of years they resided on a farm near Lanark Village, later retiring to their residence in the village on Owen Street. Her husband predeceased her July 7th, 1942.
Surviving are two daughters, Florence, Mrs. Jack Harper of Moose Jaw, Sask., and Annie May, a patient at the Wiseman Private Hospital, Perth; three grandchildren, Cecil Harper, Toronto; Bert. Harper and Lillian, Mrs. Herb Park of Calgary. Also six great grandchildren---Gregg and Catherine Park, Kevin and Paul Harper of Calgary; Julia and Henry Harper of Toronto. Deceased was the last surviving member of a family of eight.
Mrs. Deachman, throughout her long years a resident of Lanark, displayed an active interest in the
community and her church. She was a member of St. Andrews United Church, a member of the Women's Association and a Life Member of the Women's Missionary Society---
Mrs. John Deachman, oldest resident of Lanark Village and one of its best known citizens
passed away in the Great War Memorial Hospital, in Perth, on Sunday January 26th, following an
illness of about six weeks.
Mrs. Deachman, who was in her 93rd year was quite active until she became ill and was able to be
about attending to light household duties.
She was a devout member of the Lanark United Church and was a regular attenendant, when her
health permitted, and was deeply interested in its welfare.
Although this "Grand Old Lady" of Lanark had passed the allotted span of three score and ten by
23 years, she possessed a very vivid memory and could recall many interesting events pertaining to
the early life of Lanark village and surrounding area, where she spent her entire life.
Born in Lanark County, near Lanark village, she was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles
Woods, well known early settlers and was, prior to her marriage to Mr. John Deachman, on January 13th 1891 the former Miss Ellen (Nellie) Woods.
Following their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Deachman took up residence on their farm home, near
Lanark village where they farmed for several years. Selling their farm they moved with their family to
the village where they lived continously ever since.
Mr. Deachman predeceased her several years ago on July 7th 1942.
She is survived by two daughters (Florence) Mrs. John (Jack) Harper, of Moose Jaw Saskatchewan andMiss Annie May Deachman, a patient in the Wiseman Private Hospital, Perth; three grandchildren,
Cecil Harper, Toronto; Bert. Harper and Lillian, (Mrs. Herb. Park of Calgary. Also six great grandchildren---Greg and Catherine Park, Kevin and Paul Harper of Calgary; Julia and Paul Harper of
Toronto. Deceased was the last surviving member of a family of eight.
The funeral, which was largely attended took place from the George Young Funeral Home, in
Lanark, on Wednesday afternoon, January 29th to the United Church for service.
The late Mrs. Deachman was well known to many residents of Carleton Place, where she visited
frequently with friends and many relatives.
Numerous beautiful floral tributes were received and many friends from outside points attended the
funeral.
Mrs. Deachman's husband was a brother of the late Mr. Robert Deachman and the late Mr Thomas
Deachman, who were well known residents of Carleton Place.
Pallbearers were Charles H. Woods, Edward Rodger, Stanley Rodger, L. C. Affleck, and Cliff
